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The Bangla Tribune secured an interview with Dildar Ahmed, owner of Apan Jewellers and father of Shafaat Ahmed, the prime accused in a rape case.
On May 6, two young women filed a case with Banani police against Shafaat Ahmed, Nayeem Ashraf, Shadman Sakif, and Billal for allegedly raping them on March 28 at The Raintree Dhaka Hotel in Banani after a birthday party.
The interview was taken when the police was searching his house on Tuesday morning.
Dildar said he had last seen his son Shafaat on Monday morning. He also claimed to have not heard from him since.
He also said he would have handed Shafaat to the police had he known how serious the matter would become.
When asked why he now regrets not turning in his son to the police, a change in tone since Dildar earlier said there was no evidence to suggest rape, he said the medical tests would determine any guilt or innocence.
The Bangla Tribune asked Dildar if he used his wealth to influence the investigation, which he denied vehemently.
When pressed that a rumour is about of him paying Tk25lakh to Banani police to not press charges, Dildar said the matter is part of state affairs, and could not be diverted even with Tk25crore.
To end the interview, Dildar said he made a mistake not handing his son over to the police.
He said: “If I had known the legal procedure, I would have given him over to the police before he escaped.”
Saturday, March 22, 2025
